Mariah- During the Civil Rights Movement the laws and rules for blacks were cruel and unfair. Blacks and whites were not allowed to sit near eachother or anything. They all couldn't eat, go to the bathroom, sit in the same row or even go to the same school together.In resturants they had a black section and a white section. Afrian Americans were not allowed to go to the same school as whites did. Rosa Parks was arrested December 1, 1955 when she refused to give up her seat for a white person on the bus.
GabeZ Many great authors and writers came out of the civil rights movement like Frederick Douglas, W E B Dubois, Booker T. Washington, and Langston Hughs. Many great pieces of art and literature came out of this movement from these people. Many civil rights influenced films came out like The Color Purple, Eves Bayou, Do the Right Thing, and Boyz in the Hood.
The 1963 Washington March, is probably one of the best examples of civil disobedience. This march was organized by the “Big Six” civil organizations, among them Martin Luther king. The march was originally planned to dramatize the desperate conditions for blacks in the southern United States. So in August 28, 1963 millions of people gathered in front of the Lincoln monument to fight for this rights in what became known as the Washington march. Peoples voices were heard and rights were granted as a result of this march. ~amy.
Scavenger questions: 1.Who was one of the most well known civil disobedient during the 1960s? 2.What was one of the most important thing that martin Luther king was trying to achieve?
One of the most well known civil disobedient people throughout American history would have to be Martin Luther King. King was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15th, 1929. He was born to the parents of Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King. While his mother was a teacher at an all black school, his father was a preacher in a Baptist Church. King always mentioned that his father was a strong influence throughout his life and a reason in his choice to fight civil disobedience. He graduated Booker T. Washington High School at the age of fifteen. After graduating high school King went on to Morehouse College in Atlanta, which he graduated once he turned eighteen. While he was attending college he also made his first sermon as a preacher, and then soon became a minister. King went on to get further education at Crozer Theological Seminary and Boston University. Although he had many job offers he decided to work as the Pastor of Dextor Avenue Baptist Church. Martin later went on to lead marches and protests against unfair laws against blacks; he later received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and money in which he gave to charities. The day before Martin was supposed to march for the poor people of the United States, he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, 1968.
Martin Luther King Jr. Powepoint
Below is PowerPoint of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. In some of the slides there are pictures of Dr. King himself committing the act of disobedience. He not only committed several acts of disobedience but also had many followers. Some of the examples in the slide show were of Dr. King leading a demonstration demanding a strong civil rights plank in the GOP campaign platform, Dr. King leading the March on Washington, meeting with the president to discuss Voting Rights Acts, the Watershed March from Selma, the James Meredith March, and many more.
One of the most important things that Martin Luther King was trying to achieve was equality amongst the blacks and whites. He's memorable for his actions mostly because he led his fight with love and not racial hatred. King didn't just expect people to forget the past and live happily ever after, for he knew that there were and still are many contradictions in life; he simply wanted racial groups to put aside their differences. Another thing that King strongly believed in and wanted was his followers to lead moral lives, and emphasized the importance of faith. I do not think that King achieved his dreams and goals. His words are still in the minds of many people, and his dreams are still worth pursuing one day. But I do not think that people have come to the point where they are mature enough to handle the idea of loving everybody, no matter what race they may be or religion.
Martin Luther King's Acts of Disobedience are Recorded in History
The following are newspaper articles that depict the actual acts of disobedience performed by Martin Luther King himself. The first article was written about how Mr. King was suppose to go to Memphis and star in a "dress rehearsal" for the "Poor People's Crusade" in Washington. The second article was written about how King urged African American sanitation workers to go on a strike in order to achieve their goals. Lastly, this is an actual account of Dr. King's most famous speech, "I Have a Dream".
Scavenger Questions:
1. In what year did Dr. King recieve the Nobel Peace Prize? 2. What act of disobedience was Dr. King suppose to lead the day before he was assassinated?
Mariah
Miranda L
Amy
Mariah-
During the Civil Rights Movement the laws and rules for blacks were cruel and unfair. Blacks and whites were not allowed to sit near eachother or anything. They all couldn't eat, go to the bathroom, sit in the same row or even go to the same school together.In resturants they had a black section and a white section. Afrian Americans were not allowed to go to the same school as whites did. Rosa Parks was arrested December 1, 1955 when she refused to give up her seat for a white person on the bus.
GabeZ
Many great authors and writers came out of the civil rights movement like Frederick Douglas, W E B Dubois, Booker T. Washington, and Langston Hughs. Many great pieces of art and literature came out of this movement from these people. Many civil rights influenced films came out like The Color Purple, Eves Bayou, Do the Right Thing, and Boyz in the Hood.
Amy: 1960's Timeline
The 1963 Washington March, is probably one of the best examples of civil disobedience. This march was organized by the “Big Six” civil organizations, among them Martin Luther king. The march was originally planned to dramatize the desperate conditions for blacks in the southern United States. So in August 28, 1963 millions of people gathered in front of the Lincoln monument to fight for this rights in what became known as the Washington march. Peoples voices were heard and rights were granted as a result of this march. ~amy.
Scavenger questions:
1.Who was one of the most well known civil disobedient during the 1960s?
2.What was one of the most important thing that martin Luther king was trying to achieve?
Amys Journals
I have a dream Speach -Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King Jr.
The Life of Mr. King
One of the most well known civil disobedient people throughout American history would have to be Martin Luther King. King was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15th, 1929. He was born to the parents of Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King. While his mother was a teacher at an all black school, his father was a preacher in a Baptist Church. King always mentioned that his father was a strong influence throughout his life and a reason in his choice to fight civil disobedience. He graduated Booker T. Washington High School at the age of fifteen. After graduating high school King went on to Morehouse College in Atlanta, which he graduated once he turned eighteen. While he was attending college he also made his first sermon as a preacher, and then soon became a minister. King went on to get further education at Crozer Theological Seminary and Boston University. Although he had many job offers he decided to work as the Pastor of Dextor Avenue Baptist Church. Martin later went on to lead marches and protests against unfair laws against blacks; he later received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and money in which he gave to charities. The day before Martin was supposed to march for the poor people of the United States, he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, 1968.Martin Luther King Jr. Powepoint
Below is PowerPoint of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. In some of the slides there are pictures of Dr. King himself committing the act of disobedience. He not only committed several acts of disobedience but also had many followers. Some of the examples in the slide show were of Dr. King leading a demonstration demanding a strong civil rights plank in the GOP campaign platform, Dr. King leading the March on Washington, meeting with the president to discuss Voting Rights Acts, the Watershed March from Selma, the James Meredith March, and many more.Martin Luther King's Goals and Dreams
One of the most important things that Martin Luther King was trying to achieve was equality amongst the blacks and whites. He's memorable for his actions mostly because he led his fight with love and not racial hatred. King didn't just expect people to forget the past and live happily ever after, for he knew that there were and still are many contradictions in life; he simply wanted racial groups to put aside their differences. Another thing that King strongly believed in and wanted was his followers to lead moral lives, and emphasized the importance of faith. I do not think that King achieved his dreams and goals. His words are still in the minds of many people, and his dreams are still worth pursuing one day. But I do not think that people have come to the point where they are mature enough to handle the idea of loving everybody, no matter what race they may be or religion.Martin Luther King's Acts of Disobedience are Recorded in History
The following are newspaper articles that depict the actual acts of disobedience performed by Martin Luther King himself. The first article was written about how Mr. King was suppose to go to Memphis and star in a "dress rehearsal" for the "Poor People's Crusade" in Washington. The second article was written about how King urged African American sanitation workers to go on a strike in order to achieve their goals. Lastly, this is an actual account of Dr. King's most famous speech, "I Have a Dream".Scavenger Questions:
1. In what year did Dr. King recieve the Nobel Peace Prize?
2. What act of disobedience was Dr. King suppose to lead the day before he was assassinated?
Miranda's Journals